MINISTRY RESIDENT
PROGRAM

Evergreen Church is excited to offer the Ministry Residency Program. Our residency program is designed to equip and develop the next generation of church leaders. This comprehensive 12-month journey combines hands-on ministry experience with in-depth classroom learning aimed at individuals who feel a calling to vocational ministry. This program also provides tools and support to assist and equip individuals in finding full-time ministry opportunities upon completion of the program.

Who Is Evergreen?

Evergreen Baptist church is a body of believers in mutual accountability growing together in Christlikeness and strength of faith, displaying the marks of Christ in such a way that the world around us recognizes the distinctiveness of our lives.
  • Over 30 staff members
  • Approaching 1500 congregation members
  • 50 acres of property
  • Over 150,000 square foot building space
  • Church serving the Tulsa metro area

Evergreen's Church Covenant Priorities

  • Protecting the unity of Evergreen
  • Sharing in the responsibility of Evergreen
  • Serve the ministry of Evergreen
  • Support the testimony of Evergreen

Residency Purpose and Overview

The goal of the residency is to equip and prepare individuals for leadership roles within the local church. This is achieved by offering a diverse range of experiential learning opportunities in practical ministry settings, imparting Biblical knowledge in classroom environments, and fostering personal, professional, and spiritual growth through discipleship relationships.

Evergreen’s Ministry Residency Program differs from a ministry internship in that it seeks to give a broad, whole-church overview of ministry and engagement. Over the 50-week program, residents will gain church experience and Biblical knowledge necessary for future ministry leadership.
Meet our current residents

FAQS

How will the residents be spending their time each week?
A typical residency program week could look like:
     Monday: Class Day (8 hrs)
     Tuesday: Ministry Team Meetings and Ministry Hours (8 hrs)
     Wednesday: Ministry Hours (8 hrs)
     Thursday: Half Day of Ministry Hours (4 hrs)
     Friday & Saturday: OFF
     Sunday: Church/Ministry
What is the pay?
  • Evergreen will collaborate with candidates to identify housing opportunities within the congregation, ensuring no cost to the individual in the program. 
  • The individual joining the residency program and host will enter into a clarifying agreement to ensure maximum value and effectiveness.
  • Evergreen will provide: 
  1. Housing with a host home and a $200/mo stipend for food and gas.
OR
  1. $500/mo food and gas stipend
  • Evergreen will provide tools and support to assist individuals in finding vocational ministry opportunities upon completion of the program. 
(Note: Although candidates may be considered for a position at Evergreen there is no guarantee of employment upon the completion of the residency program.)
(Note: The Executive Pastors of Evergreen Church reserve the right to alter to the provisions on a case by case basis.)
What are the requirements?
  • Must be 18 or older. 
  • It is preferred to have a minimum of two years of continuing education or two years of full-time work experience.
  • Available to those who are single or married.
  • Must have received Christ as Lord and Savior and been scripturally baptized.
  • Must be willing to become a covenant member of Evergreen Church.
  • Individuals should be able to express and articulate a genuine call to ministry.
  • Must be in agreement with the Evergreen Statement of Faith. 
  • Must be available for all required time commitments for the program. 
  • Part time employment outside of the residency program is encouraged so long as the residency program does not become second priority. 
  • It is not recommended that educational advancements be pursued outside of the program. (If an individual is pursuing a college degree at the time they apply for the program, a longer conversation may be had to discuss if this is the right time for this opportunity.)
  • Will be expected to have their own transportation and phone. A personal computer is needed for the program. A computer may be made available (as needed).
(Note: The Executive Pastors of Evergreen Church reserve the right to alter or make exceptions to any requirements on a case by case basis.)
How will I be grown spiritually if I join this program?
In particular, residents will gain real and practical ministry experience by working alongside a ministry leader in a specific ministry area. This ministry leader will invest in them personally through teaching them healthy habits and disciplines. Professionally, they will help residents learn ministry leadership through hands on experiences. Residents will grow spiritually as they experience a Biblical discipleship relationship with their ministry over-seer or another Evergreen staff member.
Another way residents will be grown is through the classroom experience on Mondays. Courses residents will experience, include:
  • Church History Survey
  • Hermeneutics
  • Formation Through Spiritual Discipline
  • Systematic Theology
  • Fundamentals of Teaching
  • Biblical Leadership Competencies 
  • Biblical Counseling 
  • And More
A significant portion of a residents time will be spent with other residents, observing and discussing various ministry areas. Residents will build a strong relationship with one another as they go through courses together, pray together, and share ministry experiences with one another. 

Application and Selection Process

The deadline to apply for the Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 year has closed. Applications for the August 2025 - August 2026 year will open in January of 2025.
Apply to be an Evergreen Resident Here!
View the Course outline here

A.J. Gonzalez
Executive Pastor / Discipleship
Director of the Ministry Residency Program

Email A.J.